[C38] Boom Furling

[Max Soto]

A couple of years ago I spoke to a guy that was using a Pro Furl, and he was telling me that all the boom furling systems tend to destroy the luff tape on the sail.  He said that he replaced the one on his mainsail on a yearly basis, but was cruising around the world, so his sails and furling boom system have sustained lots of abuse.   That's the only bad thing I've heard about a furling boom. 
On the other hand, I'll love to have a furling boom main for the ease of handling while bringing the sail in and out, and especially when reefing. The best part is that you'll be able to use full battens which for me is a most for hour boats, so maximum performance can be achieved with such small mains.  
Just my two cents!
Regards,

Max Soto 
C38 #198 Estancia 
+506-8312-1367
Alajuela, Costa Rica 

> On 11/05/2014, at 13:10, Pierre Patino <pierre.patino at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello all
> 
> I'm thinking of selling a couple of children and buying a mainsail boom furling system. I've been reading about what's available and I'm leaning towards a  Leisure Furl. Anybody have opinions/experience/hearsay?  I'm in San Francisco Bay and summer days with 30+ knots are common.
> Thanks for your time.
> 
> Cheers
> 
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